THAT’S
WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR
DIONNE
WARWICK
SONGWRITERS:
BURT BACHARACH & CAROLE BAYER SAGER
COUNTRY: U.
S. A.
ALBUM: FRIENDS
LABEL: ARISTA
RECORDS
GENRE: SOUL
YEAR: 1985
"That's What Friends
Are For" is a song written by Burt Bacharach and Carole Bayer Sager. It
was first recorded in 1982 by Rod Stewart for the soundtrack of the film Night
Shift, but it is better known for the 1985 cover version by Dionne Warwick, Elton
John, Gladys Knight and Stevie Wonder. This recording, billed as being by
"Dionne & Friends", was released as a charity single for AIDS research
and prevention. It was a massive hit, becoming the number 1 single of 1986 in
the United States, and winning the Grammy Awards for Best Pop Performance by a
Duo or Group with Vocals and Song of the Year. Its sales raised over US$3
million for its cause.
And i never thought i'd feel this way
And as far as i'm concerned
I'm glad i got the chance to say
That i do believe i love you
And if i should ever go away
Well then close your eyes and try
To feel the way we do today
And then if you can remember
Keep smilin' keep shinin'
Knowing you can always count on me for sure
That's what friends are for
For good times and bad times
I'll be on your side forever more
That's what friends are for
Well you came and opened me
And now there's so much more i see
And so by the way i thank you
And then for the times when we're apart
Well then close your eyes and know
These words are coming from my heart
And then if you can remember
Keep smilin' keep shinin'
Knowing you can always count on me for sure
That's what friends are for
For good times and bad times
I'll be on your side forever more
That's what friends are for.